How do I stop being jealous of others?

November 21st, 2011

Trix_R_not_4_kids asked:


I have many friends and family members who go out of town almost every summer and sometimes even in the summer AND in the Winter break. Me and my husband run our own business so business is sometimes up and sometimes down. It’s not like we get a set amount of money weekly or bi-weekly. When they go on vacation so much, sometimes I get jealous that I don’t get to go anywhere. I haven’t been anywhere international in over 7 years and one thing I really want to do is to travel. My husband says that if we are patient, things will work out for us in the future. I know it is unfair for my family/friends to be jealous, because its not like they’re trying to rub it in my face and I’m happy for them that they get the chance to spend time with their families. So, how do I stop being jealous of them? Serious answers only.

TIFFANY

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My best friend booked a one room hotel for our vacation together?

April 10th, 2011

Superman asked:


My best friend named Alana and I are planning on going to a vacation during spring break. I have known Alana since our childhood, well for around 10 years. We are both freshmen in college, and we thought it would be cool if we attended the same college. Alana said she could take care of the vacation planning, i told her sure since I never did before. So Alana tells me she wants go to the beach for spring-break, I told her it sounds really nice. It was all going great; it was going to be my first time going to Virginia Beach.

So she shows me the hotel we would be staying at, and it was a one bedroom hotel. Before I got a chance to read it, she told me that was the best deal she could fine. Alana told me she doesn’t mind if we share a bed. Then Alana told me she had to leave, and she gave me a long hug. I always had a crush on Alana before because she is beautiful but I never knew she liked me. Now I don’t what to do, I have mix feeling over this. She is the best friend I ever had, and I don’t want to loose my friendship over this. I just don’t want to let Alana down, but I am starting to get feelings for her now.
I’m a guy

Brittany

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How do you make your own holiday traditions when you are expected to be a part of other, existing traditions?

February 22nd, 2011

snowandsun asked:


So, how do you go about this? For example, my mother in law freaks out if we don’t spend xmas with them. However, I’d like to start our own xmas traditions. We tried one year and she had a fit and didn’t speak to us for the entire new year until xmastime again. I don’t want to anger people but I don’t want to get in a rut where I’m not doing what I want all the time – you know?
Is there a good way to go about esablishing new traditions without stepping on the toes of those that already have existing traditions?
I should add that the in laws live several states away, so if we spend xmas with them, we don’t see anyone else at that time. It’s kind of all or nothing.
I should also add that my MIL is super scary! LOL…
The year we didn’t show up for xmas at the in-laws was the year my dad passed away, I tried explaining to her that I wanted to be with my mom on her first xmas alone, and MIL was outraged and said I was ‘tearing her family apart’. So I know she won’t be understanding for other reasons. I guess I’m just going to have to let her freak out. I’m not not sure what’s fair with her. She wants everything her way, and my vision is clouded because of that. I don’t know which of her requests are unreasonable – they seem all unreasonable at this point, even though that might not be true, if that makes any sense at all…

Oyindamola

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Is it good etiquette 2 ignore your sister at Christmas since they’ve ignored U[along w/others]4many xmas’?

February 21st, 2011

Yvonne asked:


I don’t feel like I owe her respect whatsoever,even during the holidays.
she ignores everyone yet claims “everything’s fine”
so this yr. I feel SO HAPPY that I willn’t even send the blockhead a holiday card.
hey “barksabaib” you don’t GET IT–I AM or WAS the only one who put any effort while she for the rest of her life wants to play spoiled baby.
She herself is grown w/3 kids.
However she ignores a lot of us.
the end. I refuse to this yr. I’m giving her a taste of her own medicine.

Christine

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Need Christmas dinner ideas, away from home?

November 12th, 2009

Johnny5 asked:


This will be my first Christmas away from my family, I just moved to CA, and really need to make xmas special so that I dont feel so homesick. I will be planning a dinner with my roomate, a friend, and a ladyfriend. What is traditional fare for xmas? I was going to get a ham, but how about turkey, chix, or some sort of beef? How much is prime rib? I dont think spam would cut it. Also, could use ideas for side dishes. Thanks. Happy Holidays.

Paula

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how do you properly thank someone after staying at their house for the holidays?

November 5th, 2009

raha asked:


i spent 2 weeks of holiday vacation (including xmas and new year) at my aunt’s house. I had a wonderful time; everyone was really courteous, and i got along really well with my cousins. However, i don’t know how to properly thank them. Phone calls, gifts, emails, letters…what should i do to show my appreciation? What should i say?

THOMAS

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